how not to burn out in poker?

[Luka22guro]

This applies to people who have been playing poker for a long time, how do you not burn out? I have been playing poker relatively recently, but the last few days everything is so bad and worse hands just move? how to get through this unpleasant period and take only lessons from it?

 

[D0nk3y Hunt3r]

The question is not how to not burn out, but how to keep going instead of burning out. The answer is donkey persistence (pun intended).

 

[stepashka321]

This applies to people who have been playing poker for a long time, how do you not burn out? I have been playing poker relatively recently, but the last few days everything is so bad and worse hands just move? how to get through this unpleasant period and take only lessons from it?

You are not required to study at any time. Your body doesn't want it now, and of course it's impossible to do one thing every day unless you're a robot, of course, although they aren't eternal either.
You need to be able to manipulate your working time, and get enough rest.

 

[dregan]

Well, bet beats happen to everyone. Take a break from poker and do other interesting things. If you play every day for many hours, this leads to fatigue and, as a result, to errors. Give yourself a set amount of time to play poker and stick to that plan.

 

[Swat1197]

Poker-Rest-Poker

 

[Syltan]

This applies to people who have been playing poker for a long time, how do you not burn out? I have been playing poker relatively recently, but the last few days everything is so bad and worse hands just move? how to get through this unpleasant period and take only lessons from it?

In this case, you need to either win or take a break from poker for a few days, you can watch tournaments or streams of successful players and make sure that not only you are unlucky. In order to achieve at least some victories, it is worth playing tournaments with a small number of players.

 

[Pokerpoet2]

I have recently been in this predicament. Before the Pandemic started, I played every week at my local pub but with the Government shutting all Pubs, Clubs, and casinos I was left with on-line games only, which I played but very seldom, I used what I learned from on-line games to play better Poker in live games, and did pretty well, making many Finals in our League games.
Once my Live games were stopped Because of Covid I turned to on-line games and discovered this wonderful site called Cardschat, where I could play freerolls and get better at playing on-line.
I thought to myself if you really are as good as you think, maybe you could double your miserable $209 bankroll, while you are sat at home imprisoned due to Covid, So I played and set myself this challenge, I played every day, up to 10 single table games at $1 Dollar buy-ins and all the freerolls Cardschat could give me and within around 6 months I smashed it, I not only doubled my Bankroll I actually trebled it to over $600 Dollars.
Then it happened, BURN OUT big style! Even though my local Pub has reopened and have started playing Poker again I still cannot find the will to return and start playing again, it is like the fire and passion I had for the game has died, even here on Cardschat I have not been on this Forum or played any freerolls in months, and my favourite poker site pokerstars is only visited maybe once every couple a month's just to keep my chest points active.
I hope that being on this Forum and reading some of the posts will re-ignite my passion for the game, Here's Hoping.

 

[Branimir84]

If you do not rely on poker income so can afford it- take a break. A day or two, a week or even a month, how long you find it necessary that the next time you sit to play poker your mind is fresh and ready.

I have the same issue. First 5 to 6 months of the years I am ready and willing for the grind. But then in the second half of the year I feel losing that energy and in the last couple of months (like right now) I am 'over' poker. The only way I found it to keep playing at a decent level is to take breaks. And then for the last couple of weeks of the year not playing entirely and coming back after new year.

So its up to you to find your own routine, but taking breaks is a good thing in this regard.

 

[rdwr33]

This applies to people who have been playing poker for a long time, how do you not burn out? I have been playing poker relatively recently, but the last few days everything is so bad and worse hands just move? how to get through this unpleasant period and take only lessons from it?

I've felt it too, wear and tear, stress, lack of interest. I already had to walk away from the game and even uninstall the App. I always come back with more joy.

 

[Gallarado777]

I think it's worth taking a break and not playing for a while after this condition goes away, everyone has this

 

[recerveau]

It depends on your mind and your goals.

 

[Cooking]

I play poker for so many years and my advice to you is to take regulary breaks from poker (of course if you're not a professional poker player). The break can be of a couple of days or even just 1 day. Use this time to forget about poker and relax. Also, I suggest to you follow a healthy routine (exercises, healthy eating habits) and have others hobbies than poker.

 

[sincos]

You need to set yourself up psychologically in advance that there will be difficult periods of the game. You need to understand that poker is a source of income.

 

[Luka22guro]

The question is not how to not burn out, but how to keep going instead of burning out. The answer is donkey persistence (pun intended).

Of course, it's fun, but sometimes it's very difficult, even when you sit for hours at a tournament just a hair's breadth away from relegation, and then you're simply outdone by a much weaker hand

You are not required to study at any time. Your body doesn't want it now, and of course it's impossible to do one thing every day unless you're a robot, of course, although they aren't eternal either.
You need to be able to manipulate your working time, and get enough rest.

The question was not that I am not working as much as I am enjoying playing poker now, but there are times when you want to get out of it and never come back.

You are not required to study at any time. Your body doesn't want it now, and of course it's impossible to do one thing every day unless you're a robot, of course, although they aren't eternal either.
You need to be able to manipulate your working time, and get enough rest.

The question was not that I am not working as much as I am enjoying playing poker now, but there are times when you want to get out of it and never come back.

Well, bet beats happen to everyone. Take a break from poker and do other interesting things. If you play every day for many hours, this leads to fatigue and, as a result, to errors. Give yourself a set amount of time to play poker and stick to that plan.

Good advice, but there is already such a small fear that it will be repeated again and again

 

[Edu1]

change the buy-in $ and the type of tournaments, and see in which one is better for you

 

[D0nk3y Hunt3r]

Of course, it's fun, but sometimes it's very difficult, even when you sit for hours at a tournament just a hair's breadth away from relegation, and then you're simply outdone by a much weaker hand

You can't take it so seriously, and to do it you need to participate in more and more similar situations, meaning more volume. You'll get used to.

 

[Recreationalplayer]

Restrict playing hours to a set time and have the discipline to end the session at set time.

You can increase the time as you build more resilience to deal with variance.

 

[dzsire]

Find the balance with other areas of your life.
There is not only poker in the world, I think you have other hobbies that you can deal with.
If you don't make a living from playing poker, you don't have to sit at the poker tables all day long.
If you are just a hobby-player, then only as much as you like, there is no tragedy if you miss a day or two or a week without playing.

 

[FrizzaoR]

Dont put everything in one pot. Use the poker as one of another things you do to have some fun or whatever you seek in poker

 

[mtmigmike]

Take a break from the game, sports are good for distracting from the game.

 

[PointedTip]

Believing the poker Gods are against you...

 

[Evan Jarvis]

This applies to people who have been playing poker for a long time, how do you not burn out? I have been playing poker relatively recently, but the last few days everything is so bad and worse hands just move? how to get through this unpleasant period and take only lessons from it?

You've got to pace yourself. Set an amount of hours and stick to it

Have things to do outside poker, things off the computer, getting outside, spendign time with frinds

Poker can easily become 'your entire' life, but it you make rules so it's part of a balanced or more complete life then you can avoid burnout

This is a great topic for a video man... maybe I should make one for you

Take time off, put things in perspective, focus on what's great about life and what you love about the game, and that will allow you to come back to the tables excited to play the game for the beautiful game that it is!

 

[Ravshan678]

believe in everything you can believe and the main thing is not to tilt, this is the most important thing😁

 

[Luka22guro]

In this case, you need to either win or take a break from poker for a few days, you can watch tournaments or streams of successful players and make sure that not only you are unlucky. In order to achieve at least some victories, it is worth playing tournaments with a small number of players.

Thank you, good advice for a break, but it is problematic to play a tournament where there are not many players, because at the moment I am just learning to play, so I am playing mostly free rolls now

I have recently been in this predicament. Before the Pandemic started, I played every week at my local pub but with the Government shutting all Pubs, Clubs, and Casinos I was left with on-line games only, which I played but very seldom, I used what I learned from on-line games to play better Poker in live games, and did pretty well, making many Finals in our League games.
Once my Live games were stopped Because of Covid I turned to on-line games and discovered this wonderful site called Cardschat, where I could play Freerolls and get better at playing on-line.
I thought to myself if you really are as good as you think, maybe you could double your miserable $209 Bankroll, while you are sat at home imprisoned due to Covid, So I played and set myself this challenge, I played every day, up to 10 single table games at $1 Dollar buy-ins and all the freerolls Cardschat could give me and within around 6 months I smashed it, I not only doubled my Bankroll I actually trebled it to over $600 Dollars.
Then it happened, BURN OUT big style! Even though my local Pub has reopened and have started playing Poker again I still cannot find the will to return and start playing again, it is like the fire and passion I had for the game has died, even here on Cardschat I have not been on this Forum or played any freerolls in months, and my favourite Poker site PokerStars is only visited maybe once every couple a month's just to keep my chest points active.
I hope that being on this Forum and reading some of the posts will re-ignite my passion for the game, Here's Hoping.

Thank you very much for such a great answer and good story. It gives a lot of motivation that you can achieve even with such a bankroll. Yes, the coronavirus brought many problems, but it's good that you found a way out of that situation!

 

[Daniel72]

If you like what you do, then you will almost never burn out.
I play poker since 2006 and love it like on the first day.
Maybe you can switch between online und live poker, then its even more interesting.
If you can disconnect yourself from results and money, just focussing on top decisions, it will all be fine